Alternatives to Traditional Meals

Vending and snack bars impact the overall eating habits of children in school

• 87% of high school students have access to vending machines at school.

• 25% of elementary school children have access to vending machines at school.

• 31% of parents favor having vending machines in schools.

• Of the high school students with access to vending machines, most use them two to five times a week.

• More than 50% of all children have access to school stores or snack bars.

• Where snack bars are available, 77% of children use them at least once a week.

Student Food Preferences